Six officers injured in prison riot

Six officers were injured in the disturbance. Credit: ITV News Central

Six prison officers were injured after disorder broke at a high-security prison in Worcestershire.

One member of staff suffered a suspected broken jaw during the disturbance at HMP Long Lartin on Sunday, Prison Officers' Association spokesman said.

It is understood the disorder was confined to one wing of the jail and began at around 9.30am on Sunday 30 September. It was brought under control by around 6pm.

Seven prisoners have been placed in isolation to be transferred to other prisons.

Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon tweeted: "It is unacceptable thatprison staff face such extreme violence at work.

"The government must immediately get a grip on the chaos in our prisons."

A Prison Service spokeswoman said: "We do not tolerate violence in our prisons, and are clear that those responsible will be referred to the police and could spend longer behind bars."

An investigation is underway.